German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing divisions between their countries on key issues such as defense cooperation, trade policy, and NATO security. Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders struggled to overcome disagreements on joint projects like the next-generation fighter jet and how to respond to escalating US-EU trade tensions, including potential tariffs. Both leaders emphasized the importance of presenting a united front, but their talks highlighted the challenges facing the traditional Franco-German 'engine' that has long driven European integration. They set an August deadline to resolve their fighter jet dispute, signaling urgency but also ongoing friction. The outcome of these talks will have significant implications for the EU's ability to respond to global economic and security challenges.
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